Tell the CBC that supporting BDS isn't hate speech

Click on the image to respond to David Common's request of Canadians to comment on the Harper government's labelling of boycotts of Israel as hate speech.

Dear Friend,

The Harper government is trying to silence us through their threats and baseless allegations. I refuse to be intimidated. Will you stand with me?

The CBC published a story this morning entitled "Ottawa considering hate charges against those who boycott Israel". CBC journalist Neil MacDonald interviewed me for the story, where I expressed my deep concerns over the Canadian government's repeated assaults on freedom of speech for those who support the non-violent tactic of boycott to pressure Israel into abiding by international law.

Now the CBC wants YOU to weigh in on this issue. Click here to respond to the CBC's David Common's question of whether what the government is doing is right.

The BDS campaign is a completely non-violent tactic used to pressure Israel into complying with international law. It was called for by over 170 Palestinian civil society organizations. It unequivocally rejects all forms of hatred and racism, including anti-Semitism.

If you don't have Facebook and would like to offer your perspective, you can send the CBC a message through their website.

I encourage you to make reference to the IJV-initated statement, now endorsed by over 85 organizations across the country, which opposes the Canadian government's threat to criminalize criticism of Israel.

Please take a moment to let the CBC know how you feel by clicking here.

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